The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is finalizing preparations to disconnect all networks in the country from phoney and counterfeit phones. The Device Management System (DMS), a technology solution that will also allow the telecoms regulator to disconnect any phone classified as stolen, will be used to do this. According to […]
Telecomms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the issuance of the final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum Licences to MTN and Mafab Communications, winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction conducted by the Commission on Monday, December 13, 2021. Management of the Commission led by its Executive […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been alerted to an attack on one of its highway workers (sweepers) at Isolo Road, Isolo, by some unscrupulous elements bent on disrupting the Authority’s ongoing efforts to establish a cleaner and healthier environment in the state. The worker was seriously injured with […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for Nigerian telecom operators, has announced that it is working with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to unbar unlinked lines in the country. ALTON’s head of regulatory services, Adejumoke Ajala, revealed […]
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has asked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for collaboration in organizing the 2022 Information, Communication, Technology, and Telecommunications (ICTEL) Expo. This was the topic of discussion between the two organizations during a recent courtesy visit by delegates from the LCCI to the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted Airtel Africa’s subsidiary, Airtel Mobile Commerce Nigeria Ltd, a full super-agent license. This license, according to the company, will allow it to establish an agency network in Nigeria that will serve customers of licensed banks, payment service banks, and licensed mobile money operators. […]
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC convened its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Rooftop Event Hall, MTN Plaza, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. Members of the Company resolved that: The Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 together with the Reports of the Directors, Auditors and […]
Engages PwC to conduct a study on the competition level The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process of conducting research to examine the present level of competition in the Nigerian telecommunications sector’s colocation and infrastructure sharing (CIS) segment. In that market category, there are now 78 licensees. The […]
MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) today announced the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), which will be run by PAU’s School of Media and Communication (SMC). The six-month, fully funded MTN Nigeria and PAU collaboration Programme for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable […]
MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) today announced the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), which will be run by PAU’s School of Media and Communication (SMC) The six-month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable development of the nation’s changing […]